Dudes Love Trash Tier Handguns (canik, psa, sig)

Published on December 10, 2024
Duration: 45:17

This video provides a critical review of various handguns, categorizing them as unacceptable, mid, or acceptable for defensive use based on the instructor's 12 years of professional and concealed carry experience. The instructor emphasizes reliability, shootability, and quality control, often challenging popular opinions and industry trends. He highlights specific issues like malfunctions, rust, recoil management, and magazine reliability across numerous models from brands like Canik, Glock, Sig Sauer, PSA, Staccato, FN, Smith & Wesson, Beretta, and Shadow Systems.

Quick Summary

Based on 12 years of professional and concealed carry experience, firearms instructor Trench Grenade categorizes handguns into unacceptable, mid, and acceptable tiers for defensive use. He emphasizes reliability, shootability, and quality control, recommending models like the Sig Sauer M17, Beretta M9A4, and various Glocks while criticizing brands like Canik and PSA for significant issues.

Chapters

  1. 00:12Introduction: Dudes Love Trash Tier Handguns
  2. 00:46Instructor's Experience & Ground Rules
  3. 01:42Instructor's Resume: Airborne Infantry, Drill Sergeant
  4. 03:10Handgun Categories: Unacceptable, Mid, Acceptable
  5. 04:54Unacceptable Handguns: Canik TP9 Issues
  6. 06:24Unacceptable Handguns: Glock 27 Analysis
  7. 07:25Unacceptable Handguns: Sig Sauer P365 Size Issues
  8. 09:17Unacceptable Handguns: Revolvers (Model 66, 681, Python, K6s, Model 36)
  9. 12:39Unacceptable Handguns: SIG 938/238, Ruger LCP
  10. 13:47Unacceptable Handguns: PSA Dagger Criticism
  11. 15:31Unacceptable Handguns: Glock 43 Recoil Issues
  12. 16:43Mid Category Handguns: Glock 43X
  13. 18:38Mid Category Handguns: Glock 26 & Glock 22
  14. 20:54Mid Category Handguns: Sig Sauer P365 XL
  15. 22:23Mid Category Handguns: Staccato C2 Reliability Concerns
  16. 25:16Acceptable Handguns: Sig Sauer M17
  17. 27:35Acceptable Handguns: FNX 45 Tactical
  18. 28:54Acceptable Handguns: Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Compact/Full Size
  19. 29:17Acceptable Handguns: Smith & Wesson Shield / Shield Plus
  20. 30:39Acceptable Handguns: Beretta M9A4 & 92FS
  21. 34:04Acceptable Handguns: Glock 17 (Gen 2-5)
  22. 34:54Acceptable Handguns: Shadow Systems MR920 / DR920L
  23. 37:30Acceptable Handguns: Glock 19 Gen 3
  24. 37:58Acceptable Handguns: Glock 19X
  25. 39:27Acceptable Handguns: Glock 19 Gen 5
  26. 40:24Summary: Handgun Recommendations & Experience
  27. 43:43Conclusion: Based on Personal Experience

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main reasons the instructor considers revolvers unacceptable for modern defensive use?

The instructor deems revolvers unacceptable for serious defensive use primarily due to their low capacity (typically 5-7 rounds), slower reload times compared to semi-automatics, and potential reliability issues if dropped in harsh environments like mud or sand.

Which handguns are recommended by the instructor for defensive purposes?

Highly recommended defensive handguns include the Sig Sauer M17, FNX 45 Tactical, Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 series, Beretta M9A4, Glock 17, Glock 19, and Shadow Systems models (after break-in). These are praised for reliability and shootability.

What are the primary criticisms of the PSA Dagger handgun?

The PSA Dagger is criticized for quality control issues, including rear sights detaching within the first 100 rounds and malfunctions where the slide fails to go fully into battery. It's considered an expendable range gun, not a reliable carry option.

Why does the instructor advise against the standard Sig Sauer P365 for defensive carry?

The standard Sig Sauer P365 is considered too small for the average shooter to be efficient with from typical defensive distances (5-25 meters). While it has high capacity, the instructor notes that Sig handguns also have modern quality control issues.

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